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S837 RDA

1999 Rover 216

White Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

119,662 mi
Last recorded119,662 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 21660,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS837 RDA
MakeRover
Model216
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2015 119,662 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 116,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 116,753 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 110,318 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear & os front wheel arches corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2013 110,318 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all 4 wheel arches corroded

both number plate lights dim

ns rear position light dim (side light)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 101,615 miles

all 4 wheel arches corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2012 101,612 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all 4 wheel arches corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2011 92,706 miles

all 4 wheel arches rusty/corroded

ns number plate light dim

rear brakes uneven by 25% os low

Pass 10 Jun 2010 83,489 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all four wheel arches slightly rusty

Pass 11 Jun 2009 73,789 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT AND TREAD REA PERISHED .ACCEPTABLE AT TIME OF MOT TEST

CHIP IN FRONT WINDSCREEN IN OSAREA OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST

FRONT BRAKE PADS APPROX HALF WORN & BRAKE DISCS WORN SLIGHTLY

Pass 12 Jun 2008 64,497 miles

SMALL CHIP IN OSF ARAE OF WINDSCREEN . OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST

Pass 11 Jun 2007 54,936 miles

EXHAUST INTERPIPE & TAILPIPE RUSTY .OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN. OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST

Pass 27 May 2006 44,789 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 216?

Based on 445,477 MOT tests across 71,812 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
3,841
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
71,812
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,447
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 18,363
constant velocity joint gaiter split 17,127
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 15,921
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 15,300
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S837 RDA is a 1999 Rover 216 in White with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1999 Rover 216 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 60,216 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 216 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 27,447 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S837 RDA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 216 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 27 years old, this Rover 216 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S837 RDA registered?

S837 RDA is a 1999 Rover 216, first registered on 25 February 1999.

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